Speciation, or the Formation of New Species, Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Speciation, or the formation of new species, is

• A) a form of microevolution.
• B) responsible for the diversity of life.
• C) necessary for natural selection and adaptation.
• D) an event that has occurred only a few times in the history of the planet.

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